Naming Fractions

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What is a UNIT FRACTION?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, etc.

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What does it mean when a whole is partitioned into eighths?

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It means the whole is divided into 8 equal parts.

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What fraction of a shape is NOT shaded if 3 out of 4 parts are unshaded?

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3/4 of the shape is NOT shaded.

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If a pentagon has 3 out of 5 parts colored red, what fraction is red?

Back

3/5 of the pentagon is red.

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What fraction of a circle is orange if 2 out of 8 parts are orange?

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2/8 of the circle is orange.

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/8?

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You can simplify 2/8 to 1/4 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.